Back Surgery You are here: Orthoped > Physical Therapy Questions > Back Surgery admin 1 Comment Physical Therapy Questions I had back surgery about 5 mos ago and started physical therapy, I have been told that some of the back muscles ( thoracic area) have atrophied. What does this mean and does it correct itself with exercise? Related Postsseperated shoulder (3) knee (1) shin splints (1) Patello femoral malalignment with tibial tubercle anteromedialization (1) Achilles tendonitis (1) Torn calf muscle (1)
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May PT
Atrophy means the muscles have gotten smaller, or wasting, due to non-use. And, yes, muscles can be re-built with exercise. Good luck!